Nage Libre sits somewhere between a cardigan and a dressing gown: the bohemian piece you snuggle into after a swim or at home in the evening.

A clean, straight cut with a large collar that accentuates the neck and bust, flared raglan sleeves that are slightly shortened, and a yoke at the back that brings the silhouette to life.

Two lengths, long to below the knee or short to the hip, and with or without the collar band. Those are four different garments, and with a different fabric, it looks like something different again.

What you will master: attaching the collar band and assembling the lining.

Which fabric do you need: viscose, cotton satin, crepe, light to medium weight jacquard, fine wool or fine gabardine.

How much fabric, at 140 cm wide:
Long version: 2.00 m (34-38), 2.40 m (40-42), 2.60 m (44-52)
Lining length: 1.40 m (34-38), 1.50 m (40-44), 1.70 m (46), 2.10 m (48-52)
Short version: 1.40 m (34), 1.80 m (36-42), 2.00 m (44-52)
Short lining: 1.00 m (34-36), 1.20 m (38-46), 1.45 m (48-52)

Accessories: 100 cm fusible interfacing type G700. Optional 4 m gold piping, that is the detail that finishes it off.

Sizes: 34 to 52
Difficulty level: average
Language: the pattern and instructions are in French, with an English translation. Seam allowance of 1 cm included.

A video tutorial with step-by-step instructions is available.